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76 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2017 | SAGAFTRA.org A Night of Legends Awards at Gala Honor Union Service, Diversity O ne of the most anticipated events at the SAG-AFTRA National Convention is the Friday evening gala where the recipients of the George Heller Memorial Award are announced. The honor, which takes the form of a gold membership card, is awarded for outstanding contributions to SAG-AFTRA and its members, and the names of the recipients remain a surprise until their announcement at the dinner. This year, the gala was titled A Legendary Evening, and was hosted by Jaime Camil ( Jane the Virgin). Guests were excited to learn that members Ned Vaughn and Joe Krebs, along with staff members John McGuire and Marcia Fishman, were this year's honorees. Vaughn, who was instrumental in securing the merger of SAG and AFTRA, recalled the challenging process. "Working as a leader of the merger was an experience I'll never forget. I will always be grateful for that opportunity, and for the efforts of the many remarkable people who helped us succeed. I truly appreciate this honor," Vaughn said. A huge round of applause greeted the announcement of Krebs, the longtime National Board member and beloved broadcaster. "Our union is so special and influential 14 16 15 12. Members celebrated at the "Legends" themed gala event; 13. Former and current George Heller Memorial Award recipients — Mathis Dunn and Marcia Fishman; 14-16. The American Scene Award recipients included Twentieth Century Fox Television's This Is Us, Atlantic Music Group's Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) and The Hamilton Mixtape, as well as the San Diego State University Research Foundation's KPBS San Diego. 17. Former and current George Heller Memorial Award recipients — David White and John McGuire. 12 13 17 MAURY PHILLIPS/SAG-AFTRA X6